A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3991859 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993767 epoch_slot_no: 19367 block_no: 3991682 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-05 09:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2efe7ddf5bffad3fbe3c9346b0ead03355293ffc439bc9e25f95cc16294c6f8Block Operator
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